Senior Mechanical Engineer I

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon were on a mission to Protect Life. Were explorers pursuing societys most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products we work better together. We connect with candor and care seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced challenging and meaningful. Here youll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

As aSenior Mechanical Engineer you take technical ownership of mechanical systems and assemblies from early concept and architecture through prototyping qualification and production. You combine hands-on mechanical engineering strong problem-solving skills and technical leadership actively shaping both our products and the way we engineer them.

What Youll Do

• Own mechanical system and subsystem development across the full product lifecycle.
• Design durable mechanical solutions for fixed portable and mobile cUAS systems.
• Develop housings structures and mounting concepts with focus on thermal performance weight stiffness and environmental robustness.
• Apply structural and thermal simulation (e.g. FEA thermal analysis) to guide design decisions and validate concepts.
• Take a strong hands-on role in prototyping testing and iterative design improvements.
• Solve real-world hardware problems by identifying root causes and implementing practical robust solutions.
• Work closely with electrical RF and systems engineers on mechanical-electrical integration.
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners on DFM/DFA material selection surface treatments and production processes.
• Support qualification activities including temperature shock vibration and environmental testing.
• Participate in design reviews contribute to engineering guidelines and continuously improve mechanical design standards.
• Act as a technical mentor sharing knowledge and experience within the engineering team.

What You Bring

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Several years of experience in mechanical design and system integration for complex hardware products.
• Strong background in mechanical design for harsh or regulated environments.
• Experience with structural and thermal simulation tools (e.g. SolidWorks Simulation Ansys or comparable).
• Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g. SolidWorks or equivalent) and production-ready technical drawings.
• Strong hands-on skills and confidence working with workshop tools and prototypes.
• Practical understanding of manufacturing processes and design for production.
• Proven problem-solving mindset comfortable debugging real hardware issues.
• Experience supporting knowledge sharing reviews or mentoring within an engineering team.
• Clear communicator who enjoys ownership collaboration and technical depth.

Work Location: This role is based out of our Kassel office and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork mentorship and shared success.

Dont meet every single requirement Thats ok. At Axon we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If youre excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification listed here we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as nor should it be construed as exhaustive of all duties responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

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Axons mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axons impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental health and safety regulations policies and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

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